| Endocrine aspects of high altitude acclimatization and acute mountain sickness. | |
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PMID: 21465908 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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The acute acclimatization to high altitude is underpinned by a diuresis (and to a lesser extent a natriuresis) that facilitates a reduction in plasma volume. This allows a haemoconcentration to occur that increases the oxygen carrying capacity of a given volume of blood, a vital effect in the presence of a reduced partial pressure of oxygen. This critical acclimatization process is orchestrated by the endocrine system. This review will present the key evidence regarding the changes in several important hormones that affect this process. |
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D R Woods; M Stacey; N Hill; N de Alwis |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps Volume: 157 ISSN: 0035-8665 ISO Abbreviation: J R Army Med Corps Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-04-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505627 Medline TA: J R Army Med Corps Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 33-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Dept of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Northumbria NHS Trust. DoctorDRWoods@aol.com |
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